From the Stewardship Chair

My Dear Neighbors in Christ,

I am grateful to have been asked to lead our Stewardship Campaign this year. We are looking forward to a season of giving. Our theme this year is Walk in Love, and it calls us to remember that our greatest gift in community is how we come together with a purpose and mission. When we walk in the same direction, we can do so many things.

During this season we will be talking about our budget. Yes, this is important, as we fund St. Mary’s Church, but our real focus is on what our gifts can do for the world. Jesus calls us to heal, visit, feed, accompany, protect, advocate, love our neighbor, and sharing is the way that we make this happen.

Each of us hears this call differently, just as each of us has been blessed by God differently. Our talents and training have been gifts freely given to us in Creation so that we may share them with a world in need. How will you feel God’s call to walk in love this year? How will you determine how you will share your gifts with God’s people in the world?

With this message you are receiving the invitation to make your promise to the Church for the year to come. Before you fill it out, I ask that you pray about it, discuss it with your family, and discern how God is calling you to share your gifts.

Our campaign will end on November 24th, Harvest Thanksgiving Sunday, please reply to us by then, so that we may count your pledge where your gift will be added to many others to be blessed, and shared with the world. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. We greatly appreciate your help.

Warm Regards,

Spyros Konitsiotis

Stewardship Chair

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